Job Description

• NOV, a leading global provider of equipment and services for the energy industry, is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, South Africa. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full range of finance functions within one (or several) of our African entities, including accounting, tax, and treasury, working closely with the Country Controller, Accounting Shared Service Center, Operations, and Corporate Managers for Africa. Your expertise will ensure NOV’s African entities are properly managed financially and fully compliant with NOV’s accounting standards and local requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize and oversee all accounting processes, including AR, AP, cash, costing & inventory, and general accounting, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that meets NOV’s high standards
• Actively participate in treasury management, identifying financial needs, analyzing FX exposures, and handling daily cash and debt management
• Collaborate with the Country Controller and Tax Manager to ensure tax processes are optimized and tax reporting is accurate and compliant

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting/finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years’ articles completed)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in IFRS accounting and tax returns review, ideally gained through a combination of audit and multinational finance roles
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with employees at all levels